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Black-cheeked Lovebird
Agapornis nigrigenis
Black-cheeked Lovebird (Agapornis nigrigenis) — Parrots & Cockatoos of Africa.
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The Black-cheeked Lovebird (Agapornis nigrigenis) is a member of the Psittaculidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 40.5 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittaculidae Old World Parrots
- Genus Agapornis
- Species nigrigenis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 40.5 g
- Diet
- Seed-eaters
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Near Threatened
Least Concern
Least Concern
Not Evaluated
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Black-cheeked Lovebird is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open woodland, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Black-cheeked Lovebird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Black-cheeked Lovebird (Agapornis nigrigenis) belongs to the Psittaculidae family of the order Psittaciformes. Its range spans Africa. Its distribution covers AF s Zambia.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 40.5 g, with a wing length of about 9.3 cm and a tail of around 4 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 14,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Black-cheeked Lovebird?
The Black-cheeked Lovebird is a small bird that weighs around 40.5 g.
Where does the Black-cheeked Lovebird live?
The Black-cheeked Lovebird is found across Africa with a range covering AF s Zambia, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Black-cheeked Lovebird belong to?
The Black-cheeked Lovebird (Agapornis nigrigenis) belongs to the Psittaculidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
What does the Black-cheeked Lovebird eat?
The Black-cheeked Lovebird is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Does the Black-cheeked Lovebird migrate?
The Black-cheeked Lovebird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Black-cheeked Lovebird endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Black-cheeked Lovebird make?
1 real field recording of the Black-cheeked Lovebird — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Black-cheeked Lovebird's range?
The Black-cheeked Lovebird has a mapped global range of about 14,000 km².
Conservation
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